Layla Alter, LMSW

Layla Alter, LMSW

I am an EMDR-trained, psychodynamic therapist working with teens and women of all ages who are navigating identity, relationships, anxiety, and the lasting effects of trauma. My approach integrates EMDR, IFS, and somatic therapy to support healing and a deeper connection to yourself.

I'm especially drawn to supporting you as you grow into who you are at your core, separate from what society tells you to be, even when it looks like everyone around you has already figured it out (they haven't).

Modern life is built to pull you out of your body and into a screen. Therapy with me is a deliberate interruption of that.

I believe in the transformative power of having space to share and heal what's usually left unspoken. My approach is holistic, relational, and body-centered. Through somatic practices, inner child work, and guided imagery, we'll explore the patterns, images, and feelings that may not have words yet.

As an avid meditator trained in mindful self-compassion, I also draw on mindfulness, breathwork, and gentle restorative yoga to support nervous-system regulation and help you feel more grounded in yourself.

Alongside my therapy work, I am a social-emotional learning educator working with teens. My experience as a school social worker and educator has shaped my understanding of adolescent development, identity, creativity, and resilience. I've continued to explore these themes through research and presentations on embodiment and disembodiment in the digital age, including at Harvard's Graduate School of Education.

My style is warm, creative, and collaborative. If this resonates, I'd love to connect.

EMDR & embodied therapy for teens and women throughout New York

I offer therapy in person in Brooklyn and online.

Please book a free 30-minute consultation here or reach out:

Layla@layla-alter.com \ 917-426-1374

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Fees: $150 / Sliding Scale

I am an out-of-network provider. I can provide a superbill upon request to support clients in seeking reimbursement from their insurance company, and I'm happy to help with any necessary paperwork or documentation.

Layla Alter, LMSW EMDR therapist in NYC, Brooklyn, Somatic
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